Residential Support Worker

Squamish, BC, CA, Canada

Job Description

The Residential Care Worker works under the direction of the Residential Supervisor in providing a comfortable home environment in which adults with developmental disabilities have the opportunity to live active and fulfilling lives. They work as part of a team to ensure that individuals achieve personally meaningful goals for independence, community access and skill development.

We have 2 residential homes in Squamish-- one downtown and one in Valleycliffe. Our individuals are supported 24hr/day in their home and community. Our goal is to support an individual's choices and independence with a shared commitment of respect, rights and dignity.

We are currently hiring for casual positions.

Qualifications:



Certificate in related human/social service field. One (1) year recent related experience. Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Job Skills and Abilities:



Good communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to work as part of a team with a variety of staff, professionals, and other members of the community. Commitment and interest in the field of service to individuals living with a developmental disability with preference given to direct experience working in the field of Community Living. Experience working with people who live with disabilities or mental health challenges.

Responsibilities:



Participates in goal setting and program planning (Individual Service Plan) for individuals living in a residence. Assists residents with meal preparation, housekeeping, personal care skills and personal finance and implements personal service plans. Assists clients with activities of daily living such as feeding, lifts, transfers, hygiene, grooming and toileting. This may include transfer of function duties. Administers medication to clients in accordance with established policy. Transports and assists residents to attend appointments, shopping or leisure activities. Performs residence maintenance and housekeeping duties such as laundry, sweeping, mopping floors, mowing lawns, inventory, shopping, cleaning equipment and food services. Reports repair and maintenance concerns to the Residential Supervisor. Maintains documentation such as charting, communications logs, daily activities of residents and financial records as required. Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements:



Criminal Record Search. Signed Confidentiality form. Approved reference check. Valid First Aid Certificate. Valid Food Safe certificate. T.B. test clearance. Physician's letter stating that health is sufficient for the job.

Compensation:

As per the BCGEU Collective Agreement, the wage is

$25.95 per hour.



Apply today at:

jobs@sscs.ca

Job Type: Casual

Pay: $25.95 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress Employee assistance program
Application question(s):

Do you live in Squamish? If not, have you secured housing in the area?
Experience:

Working with persons with developmental disabilities: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

First Aid Certification (preferred) Food Safety Certification (preferred) driver's license (preferred)
Location:

Squamish, BC (required)
Work Location: In person

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2801324
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Squamish, BC, CA, Canada
  • Education
    Not mentioned